Here are our leading legal headlines for the week of August 20, 2018 from Wise Law on Twitter: Stephen Miller Is an Immigration Hypocrite. I Know Because I’m His Uncle. West Virginia House of Delegates Votes to Impeach Entire State Supreme Court Privately Owned Cannabis Retail Coming to Ontario Ontario will
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Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Thursday August 16, 2018. Today we are talking about Wills and Estates. In Ontario, you may complete a Power of Attorney for Personal Care to appoint one or more trusted persons to make medical decisions on your behalf in critical circumstances
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Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law on Wednesday August 15, 2018. Today we are talking about Family Law. Marriage contracts, also known as pre-nuptial agreements, enable spouses to privately determine how issues relating to their property and support will be resolved if they separate in the future. To
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Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Tuesday August 14, 2018. Today we are talking about Employment Law. Do employees have different severance entitlements under the Employment Standards Actand in wrongful dismissal cases that are decided in Court? Ontario’sEmployment Standards Act provides only for employees’ minimum notice and
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140Law: Here are our Top 10 legal headlines for the week of August 13, 2018. For links, visit 140Law at http://wiselaw.blogspot.com. A post shared by Wise Law Office (@wiselaw) on Aug 13, 2018 at 7:58am PDT Visit our website: www.wiselaw.net
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Here are our leading legal headlines for the week of August 13, 2018 from Wise Law on Twitter: Trump’s Border Wall Could Waste Billions of Dollars, Report Says Toronto condo owner who discovered unit was rented 70+ times on Airbnb wins case against tenant A Hamilton Family Court judge tried to
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Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Thursday August 9, 2018. Today we are talking about Family Law. The first same-sex marriage in Ontario occurred on January 14, 2001. Its legality, along with the legality of many other same-sex marriages, was affirmed by the Ontario Court of Appeal
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Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Wednesday August 8, 2018. Today we are talking about Employment Law. “My ex-employer just gave me a severance proposal, but I was only given 3 days to respond. Is that legal?” The law does not address this question. As a courtesy,
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140Law: Here are our Top 10 legal headlines for the week of August 7, 2018. For links, visit 140Law at http://wiselaw.blogspot.com. A post shared by Wise Law Office (@wiselaw) on Aug 7, 2018 at 7:45am PDT – Garry J. Wise, Toronto Visit our Toronto Law Office website: www.wiselaw.net Visit our website:
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Here are our leading legal headlines for the week of August 7, 2018 from Wise Law on Twitter: Prince’s estate files lawsuit over cybersquatting of prince.com U.K. Courts Reduce Their Role in Ending Life Support Federal court orders broad changes in how US detains and treats migrant children What It Takes
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Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Thursday August 2, 2018. Today we are talking about Wills and Estates. A Last Will must provide adequately for all dependents who relied on the testator for financial support. Eligible dependents include a child, parent, spouse, or domestic partner. If such
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Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Wednesday August 1, 2018. Today we are talking about Family Law. In determining entitlement to spousal support, Ontario courts consider the financial means of both spouses, the length of their marriage, and any economic disadvantage experienced by a spouse as a
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Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Tuesday July 31, 2018. Today we are talking about Employment Law. Did you know that a probationary period may go longer than three (3) months. The Employment Standards Act does not impose a probationary status for employees. It simply provides that there is no minimum notice
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140Law: Here are our Top 10 legal headlines for the week of July 30, 2018. For links, visit 140Law at http://wiselaw.blogspot.com. A post shared by Wise Law Office (@wiselaw) on Jul 30, 2018 at 7:45am PDT – Garry J. Wise, Toronto Visit our Toronto Law Office website: www.wiselaw.net Visit our
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Here are our leading legal headlines for the week of July 30, 2018 from Wise Law on Twitter: Judge delays Paul Manafort’s trial until July 31 US lawsuit settlement will allow online blueprints for 3D-printed guns Leave the phone at home: Privacy commissioner and advocates warn Canadians to keep data secure
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Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Thursday July 26, 2018. Today we are talking about Wills and Estates. When a person dies in Ontario, and the next of kin claims an inheritance from the Estate, the government attempts to locate a surviving relative. The Ontario Public of
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Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Wednesday July 25, 2018. Today we are talking about Family Law. The Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines (SSAG) assist Ontario Courts in determining the amount of spousal support payable by a spouse. Unlike the child support guidelines, the SSAG’s are not binding upon
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Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Tuesday July 24, 2018. Today we are talking about Employment Law. Did you know “use it or lose it” vacation policies are illegal. March 14 Upon termination of employment, any outstanding vacation is owed to the employee. A post shared by
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140Law: Here are our Top 10 Legal Headlines for the Week of July 23, 2018. A post shared by Wise Law Office (@wiselaw) on Jul 23, 2018 at 7:32am PDT – Garry J. Wise, Toronto Visit our Toronto Law Office website: www.wiselaw.net Visit our website: www.wiselaw.net
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Here are our leading legal headlines for the week of July 23, 2018 from Wise Law on Twitter: Ohio Lawyer is suspended after apparent sex act with client is caught on courthouse security camera Trump administration files World Trade Organization complaint against Canada’s retaliatory tariffs Real estate behemoth is banning meat
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